Spanish police break up Chinese trafficking ring
西班牙警方近日打击了一个国际中国贩卖团伙，逮捕了30人并解救了33名受害者。该团伙利用虚假承诺将年轻女性诱骗至西班牙和美国，目的是将其卖入性交易圈。
警方的调查始于2022年，揭露了一个名为“Tian Xia She”的暴力国际犯罪网络。该团伙向受害者许诺更好的未来，然而实际上却将她们逼迫成“近乎奴役”的性工作者，债务高达2万欧元（约2.1万美元），并限制她们的行动自由，甚至在某些情况下强迫其进行手术流产。此外，该网络还通过巴尔干地区走私其他人进入欧洲，以便最终抵达美国，从中获取巨额利润。
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西班牙警方近日打击了一个国际中国贩卖团伙，逮捕了30人并解救了33名受害者。该团伙利用虚假承诺将年轻女性诱骗至西班牙和美国，目的是将其卖入性交易圈。
警方的调查始于2022年，揭露了一个名为“Tian Xia She”的暴力国际犯罪网络。该团伙向受害者许诺更好的未来，然而实际上却将她们逼迫成“近乎奴役”的性工作者，债务高达2万欧元（约2.1万美元），并限制她们的行动自由，甚至在某些情况下强迫其进行手术流产。此外，该网络还通过巴尔干地区走私其他人进入欧洲，以便最终抵达美国，从中获取巨额利润。
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Trump wants China to join nuclear arms talks with US and Russia. Will Beijing listen?
美国总统特朗普呼吁中国削减核武器的提议可能会被北京忽视，分析人士认为这是因为中国并不认为其核武库与美国或俄罗斯持平。特朗普在达沃斯的世界经济论坛上提出了与俄罗斯和中国进行核武器库存削减谈判的想法，并表达了对这一目标的乐观态度。
特朗普指出：“我们希望看看是否能实现无核化，我认为这是非常可能的。”他回忆起与普京的对话时表示：“他和我都想这样做。”尽管希望与中国进行良好合作，分析人士普遍认为，中国在核武器问题上并不会对特朗普的倡议做出积极回应，因为他们的核战略与美俄存在较大差异。
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美国总统特朗普呼吁中国削减核武器的提议可能会被北京忽视，分析人士认为这是因为中国并不认为其核武库与美国或俄罗斯持平。特朗普在达沃斯的世界经济论坛上提出了与俄罗斯和中国进行核武器库存削减谈判的想法，并表达了对这一目标的乐观态度。
特朗普指出：“我们希望看看是否能实现无核化，我认为这是非常可能的。”他回忆起与普京的对话时表示：“他和我都想这样做。”尽管希望与中国进行良好合作，分析人士普遍认为，中国在核武器问题上并不会对特朗普的倡议做出积极回应，因为他们的核战略与美俄存在较大差异。
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Phishing alert as Hong Kong workers warned to be wary of fake company emails
Hongkongers are being urged to remain vigilant against phishing scams, particularly those disguised as internal company communications. This warning follows a recent drill revealing the susceptibility of employees to such scams, with a significant number clicking on fake emails. The exercise, conducted by the Hong Kong police alongside the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation, involved 216 companies and tested over 37,000 employees using four common phishing email templates.
The drill highlighted that employees often let their guard down when receiving emails that appear to be from within their own company. A fake survey purportedly from the human resources department proved to be the most convincing, with 9.5 percent of participants clicking on it. Other types included fake bank alerts and IT system requests, which also saw notable engagement. This pattern underscores the need for increased awareness and training to combat such cybersecurity threats, as these scams exploit the trust placed in internal communications and can lead to severe security breaches if not addressed effectively.
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Hongkongers are being urged to remain vigilant against phishing scams, particularly those disguised as internal company communications. This warning follows a recent drill revealing the susceptibility of employees to such scams, with a significant number clicking on fake emails. The exercise, conducted by the Hong Kong police alongside the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation, involved 216 companies and tested over 37,000 employees using four common phishing email templates.
The drill highlighted that employees often let their guard down when receiving emails that appear to be from within their own company. A fake survey purportedly from the human resources department proved to be the most convincing, with 9.5 percent of participants clicking on it. Other types included fake bank alerts and IT system requests, which also saw notable engagement. This pattern underscores the need for increased awareness and training to combat such cybersecurity threats, as these scams exploit the trust placed in internal communications and can lead to severe security breaches if not addressed effectively.
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Ukraine receives bodies of 757 troops killed fighting Russia
By Agence France-Presse
Kyiv said on Friday it had received the bodies of hundreds of Ukrainian troops killed in battle with Russian forces, in one of the largest repatriations since Russia invaded.
The exchange of prisoners and return of their remains is one of the few areas of cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv since the Kremlin mobilised its army in Ukraine in February 2022.
The repatriation announced by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, a Ukrainian state agency, is the largest in months and underscores the high cost and intensity of fighting ahead of the war’s three-year anniversary.
“The bodies of 757 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine,” the Coordination Headquarters said on social media.
It specified that 451 of the bodies were returned from the “Donetsk direction”, probably a reference to the battle for the mining and transport hub of Pokrovsk.
The city that once had around 60,000 residents has been devastated by months of Russian bombardments and is the Kremlin’s top military priority at the moment.
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Kyiv said on Friday it had received the bodies of hundreds of Ukrainian troops killed in battle with Russian forces, in one of the largest repatriations since Russia invaded.
The exchange of prisoners and return of their remains is one of the few areas of cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv since the Kremlin mobilised its army in Ukraine in February 2022.
The repatriation announced by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, a Ukrainian state agency, is the largest in months and underscores the high cost and intensity of fighting ahead of the war’s three-year anniversary.
“The bodies of 757 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine,” the Coordination Headquarters said on social media.
It specified that 451 of the bodies were returned from the “Donetsk direction”, probably a reference to the battle for the mining and transport hub of Pokrovsk.
The city that once had around 60,000 residents has been devastated by months of Russian bombardments and is the Kremlin’s top military priority at the moment.
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China’s push for hi-tech dominance, Trump’s hopes for Sino-US ties: SCMP daily highlights
中国的研发资金增长已经连续第三年放缓，经济复苏形势依然严峻，但在追求高科技自给自足的推动下，投资强度却在稳步上升。这一趋势反映出中国在技术领域的战略调整，尽管面临经济挑战，但依然在加大对研发的投入，以确保在全球市场上的竞争力。
与此同时，美国总统特朗普在其第二个任期的世界经济论坛首次发言中对中美关系表示乐观，但也警告称将对不在美国本土生产的公司征收关税。这表明美国依旧关注制造业的本土化，可能进一步影响中美贸易关系的走向。
为了吸引更多游客，上海正在加强与周边地区的竞争，正在进行关于建设哈利·波特主题区域的谈判。这一计划旨在提升上海的旅游吸引力，尤其是在全球旅游市场恢复的背景下，推动地方经济的复苏和发展。
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中国的研发资金增长已经连续第三年放缓，经济复苏形势依然严峻，但在追求高科技自给自足的推动下，投资强度却在稳步上升。这一趋势反映出中国在技术领域的战略调整，尽管面临经济挑战，但依然在加大对研发的投入，以确保在全球市场上的竞争力。
与此同时，美国总统特朗普在其第二个任期的世界经济论坛首次发言中对中美关系表示乐观，但也警告称将对不在美国本土生产的公司征收关税。这表明美国依旧关注制造业的本土化，可能进一步影响中美贸易关系的走向。
为了吸引更多游客，上海正在加强与周边地区的竞争，正在进行关于建设哈利·波特主题区域的谈判。这一计划旨在提升上海的旅游吸引力，尤其是在全球旅游市场恢复的背景下，推动地方经济的复苏和发展。
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Beetroot salad ‘risk factor’ in Cathay food poisoning cases, Hong Kong says
调查显示，来自尼泊尔的两次航班上食用的甜菜沙拉可能引发了食物中毒事件，导致43名乘客出现不适。香港卫生当局近日透露，尽管国泰航空检验的所有样本未检测出污染，食物中毒的症状与食用的沙拉之间存在显著关联。
为降低风险，香港卫生防护中心已要求航空公司停止该沙拉的供应，因为其制作过程涉及直接手接触，可能增加污染的风险。调查结果显示，还是有22名男性和21名女性在乘坐1月7日和8日抵达的CX640航班后，出现了呕吐、恶心和腹痛等食物中毒的典型症状，但没有人需要住院治疗。所有受影响的乘客在飞行前均未吃过其他共用食物，进一步确认了甜菜沙拉为潜在的污染源。
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调查显示，来自尼泊尔的两次航班上食用的甜菜沙拉可能引发了食物中毒事件，导致43名乘客出现不适。香港卫生当局近日透露，尽管国泰航空检验的所有样本未检测出污染，食物中毒的症状与食用的沙拉之间存在显著关联。
为降低风险，香港卫生防护中心已要求航空公司停止该沙拉的供应，因为其制作过程涉及直接手接触，可能增加污染的风险。调查结果显示，还是有22名男性和21名女性在乘坐1月7日和8日抵达的CX640航班后，出现了呕吐、恶心和腹痛等食物中毒的典型症状，但没有人需要住院治疗。所有受影响的乘客在飞行前均未吃过其他共用食物，进一步确认了甜菜沙拉为潜在的污染源。
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Launch Hong Kong’s first drone economy projects in first quarter, alliance urges
香港的低空经济联盟呼吁政府迅速批准监管沙箱项目，以便在今年第一季度开始测试飞行，推动该行业的发展。该联盟希望通过使用无人机向偏远地区运送药品、进行建筑检查和识别沿海骑行路径受伤者等项目，来加速低空经济的应用。
截至去年底，联盟已向政府提交了72个项目申请，旨在帮助行业利益相关者在预定义的空中路线中进行概念测试。联盟成员包括科技公司和大学，支持了其中21个提案，并敦促运输及物流局加快审批进程，以便优先考虑低空经济的相关场景。联盟创始会长及立法会议员Elizabeth Quat Pei-fan表示，项目的复杂程度各异，有些仅涉及简单的点对点飞行，而另一些则需要更多的跨部门支持。
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香港的低空经济联盟呼吁政府迅速批准监管沙箱项目，以便在今年第一季度开始测试飞行，推动该行业的发展。该联盟希望通过使用无人机向偏远地区运送药品、进行建筑检查和识别沿海骑行路径受伤者等项目，来加速低空经济的应用。
截至去年底，联盟已向政府提交了72个项目申请，旨在帮助行业利益相关者在预定义的空中路线中进行概念测试。联盟成员包括科技公司和大学，支持了其中21个提案，并敦促运输及物流局加快审批进程，以便优先考虑低空经济的相关场景。联盟创始会长及立法会议员Elizabeth Quat Pei-fan表示，项目的复杂程度各异，有些仅涉及简单的点对点飞行，而另一些则需要更多的跨部门支持。
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Climate change making megadroughts much worse, study says
Climate change is exacerbating severe, multi-year "megadroughts" worldwide, worsening conditions such as the Los Angeles wildfires. A study published in the journal Science highlights how these prolonged droughts, fueled by climate change, disrupt ecosystems and increase the frequency of wildfires. California, for instance, is experiencing increased fire incidents due to prolonged dry conditions, leading to devastating losses of homes and threatening lives.
While droughts vary by region, their impact is universally destructive, affecting everything from vegetation to agriculture. California's current situation, driven by just eight months of low rainfall, illustrates the immediate consequences of these climate shifts. The study underscores a global perspective, noting similar situations in places like Chile, which has faced a drought since 2010, causing widespread ecological and agricultural damage. Researchers Dirk Nikolaus Karger and Francesca Pellicciotti emphasize that these patterns of erratic precipitation and prolonged dry spells are likely to intensify, affecting diverse regions differently but with equally severe repercussions.
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Climate change is exacerbating severe, multi-year "megadroughts" worldwide, worsening conditions such as the Los Angeles wildfires. A study published in the journal Science highlights how these prolonged droughts, fueled by climate change, disrupt ecosystems and increase the frequency of wildfires. California, for instance, is experiencing increased fire incidents due to prolonged dry conditions, leading to devastating losses of homes and threatening lives.
While droughts vary by region, their impact is universally destructive, affecting everything from vegetation to agriculture. California's current situation, driven by just eight months of low rainfall, illustrates the immediate consequences of these climate shifts. The study underscores a global perspective, noting similar situations in places like Chile, which has faced a drought since 2010, causing widespread ecological and agricultural damage. Researchers Dirk Nikolaus Karger and Francesca Pellicciotti emphasize that these patterns of erratic precipitation and prolonged dry spells are likely to intensify, affecting diverse regions differently but with equally severe repercussions.
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If Trump has his way with Maga, it’s back to the law of the jungle
美国总统特朗普的“让美国再次伟大”计划可能会在根本上改变美国及其在全球的角色。这一计划不仅涉及国内政策，还包括对外扩张的野心，特朗普提出的“吞并加拿大”及“购买格林兰”等想法，显示出其对领土的强烈渴望。
特朗普的这些主张与历史上的门罗主义有着明显的联系，反映出他对美国扩张主义的信仰。然而，这种做法无视了国际关系的基本原则，尤其是联合国宪章所规定的规范，可能会引发国际社会的广泛反对。尽管一些分析人士认为特朗普可能会采取孤立主义政策，但实际上，他的军事支出和全球军事存在表明，美国在特朗普的领导下并不会退缩。
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美国总统特朗普的“让美国再次伟大”计划可能会在根本上改变美国及其在全球的角色。这一计划不仅涉及国内政策，还包括对外扩张的野心，特朗普提出的“吞并加拿大”及“购买格林兰”等想法，显示出其对领土的强烈渴望。
特朗普的这些主张与历史上的门罗主义有着明显的联系，反映出他对美国扩张主义的信仰。然而，这种做法无视了国际关系的基本原则，尤其是联合国宪章所规定的规范，可能会引发国际社会的广泛反对。尽管一些分析人士认为特朗普可能会采取孤立主义政策，但实际上，他的军事支出和全球军事存在表明，美国在特朗普的领导下并不会退缩。
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‘Very important step’: Chinese scientists turn E coli into a photosynthetic life form
By Victoria Bela
It is a common gut bacteria that never normally sees the light of day, but now Chinese scientists have engineered E coli so that it can harness sunlight like a plant.
Incorporating a custom-designed artificial photosynthetic system into the bacteria, researchers have been able to make the E coli capable of using sunlight and carbon dioxide to synthesise chemicals for industrial use, such as acetone.
The scientific breakthrough could have major impacts for the industrial and agricultural sectors, helping to reduce its carbon footprint, according to the research team, whose findings were published in peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications on January 2.
“We have taken a very important step in using artificial photosynthetic systems to allow non-photosynthetic microorganisms to photosynthesise,” corresponding author Liu Gaoqiang, a professor from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, told news outlet China Science Daily.
In the paper, the team described the new-to-nature photosynthesis system as providing “a road map for transforming non-photosynthetic microbes into novel photosynthetic life forms”.
“Although a promising proof of concept remains incomparable to natural photosynthetic bacteria, this system provides new insights into the development of fully photoautotrophic E coli cell factories capable of producing value-added bioproducts,” they wrote.
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By Victoria Bela
It is a common gut bacteria that never normally sees the light of day, but now Chinese scientists have engineered E coli so that it can harness sunlight like a plant.
Incorporating a custom-designed artificial photosynthetic system into the bacteria, researchers have been able to make the E coli capable of using sunlight and carbon dioxide to synthesise chemicals for industrial use, such as acetone.
The scientific breakthrough could have major impacts for the industrial and agricultural sectors, helping to reduce its carbon footprint, according to the research team, whose findings were published in peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications on January 2.
“We have taken a very important step in using artificial photosynthetic systems to allow non-photosynthetic microorganisms to photosynthesise,” corresponding author Liu Gaoqiang, a professor from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, told news outlet China Science Daily.
In the paper, the team described the new-to-nature photosynthesis system as providing “a road map for transforming non-photosynthetic microbes into novel photosynthetic life forms”.
“Although a promising proof of concept remains incomparable to natural photosynthetic bacteria, this system provides new insights into the development of fully photoautotrophic E coli cell factories capable of producing value-added bioproducts,” they wrote.
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No more ‘dragon babies’: why China’s birth figures are set to resume their downward spiral
China's birth numbers are expected to decline again this year, following a brief increase in 2024. This uptick was largely driven by a rise in marriages in 2023 and the cultural significance of the Year of the Dragon, which encouraged some couples to plan for a "dragon baby." Despite the slight increase to 9.54 million births in 2024, up from 9.02 million the previous year, demographers caution that this is just a temporary fluctuation in an otherwise ongoing trend of population decline.
The anticipation that 2024 might mark a turning point in China's demographic challenges was fueled by the government's pro-birth policies and the celebratory media coverage. However, experts remain skeptical about reversing the long-term decline. The number of marriage registrations, a key indicator of potential birth rates, is expected to hit its lowest since 1980, with only 4.75 million couples married in the first nine months of 2024—a stark 16.6% decrease from the same period in 2023. This data suggests that the factors contributing to the rise in births are not sustainable, and the population decline is likely to continue.
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China's birth numbers are expected to decline again this year, following a brief increase in 2024. This uptick was largely driven by a rise in marriages in 2023 and the cultural significance of the Year of the Dragon, which encouraged some couples to plan for a "dragon baby." Despite the slight increase to 9.54 million births in 2024, up from 9.02 million the previous year, demographers caution that this is just a temporary fluctuation in an otherwise ongoing trend of population decline.
The anticipation that 2024 might mark a turning point in China's demographic challenges was fueled by the government's pro-birth policies and the celebratory media coverage. However, experts remain skeptical about reversing the long-term decline. The number of marriage registrations, a key indicator of potential birth rates, is expected to hit its lowest since 1980, with only 4.75 million couples married in the first nine months of 2024—a stark 16.6% decrease from the same period in 2023. This data suggests that the factors contributing to the rise in births are not sustainable, and the population decline is likely to continue.
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Jimmy Lai denies approving proposed sanctions against Hong Kong, Beijing
前媒体老板赖清德否认在与美国游说者的讨论中批准对北京和香港的制裁提案。他强调，自己对这些建议的赞扬仅是出于鼓励，并非支持制裁。赖清德在法庭上表示，他并没有为了“满足美国的要求”而牺牲香港，尤其是在支持撤销香港享有的特权贸易地位方面。
在赖清德的国家安全审判中，检方继续对他进行交叉审问，他面临与外国势力勾结的两项阴谋指控以及一项印刷和分发煽动性出版物的阴谋指控。作为已停刊的《苹果日报》的创始人，赖清德被指控煽动西方制裁，并在2019年反政府抗议活动后煽动公众对当局的仇恨。
在西九龙法院进行的第33天口头证词中，赖清德对检方关于他反华立场的指控表现出不耐烦。他对副检察长周天行表示：“真相似乎对你没有影响，你真是太自由了，太有创意了，作为检察官你真了不起。”
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前媒体老板赖清德否认在与美国游说者的讨论中批准对北京和香港的制裁提案。他强调，自己对这些建议的赞扬仅是出于鼓励，并非支持制裁。赖清德在法庭上表示，他并没有为了“满足美国的要求”而牺牲香港，尤其是在支持撤销香港享有的特权贸易地位方面。
在赖清德的国家安全审判中，检方继续对他进行交叉审问，他面临与外国势力勾结的两项阴谋指控以及一项印刷和分发煽动性出版物的阴谋指控。作为已停刊的《苹果日报》的创始人，赖清德被指控煽动西方制裁，并在2019年反政府抗议活动后煽动公众对当局的仇恨。
在西九龙法院进行的第33天口头证词中，赖清德对检方关于他反华立场的指控表现出不耐烦。他对副检察长周天行表示：“真相似乎对你没有影响，你真是太自由了，太有创意了，作为检察官你真了不起。”
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Israelis await names of next 4 hostages to be released by Hamas
Relatives of hostages held by militants in Gaza urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of all captives, while appealing to US President Donald Trump for continued support in their efforts. As a fragile six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas reached its sixth day, the anticipation grew among Israelis for the announcement of the next group of hostages to be released. Currently, more than 90 individuals remain captive in Gaza, and families anxiously await news of their loved ones.
In the Gaza Strip, civilians in the central and southern areas are eager to return to their homes in the devastated northern region, but they face a painful wait due to ongoing tensions. Israel estimates that up to half of the hostages may have died, although Hamas has not provided clear information regarding the status of those held or deceased. The uncertainty adds to the distress of families, such as Ayelet Samerano, who publicly thanked President Trump for his efforts while highlighting the urgent need for the safe return of all 94 hostages still in captivity.
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Relatives of hostages held by militants in Gaza urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of all captives, while appealing to US President Donald Trump for continued support in their efforts. As a fragile six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas reached its sixth day, the anticipation grew among Israelis for the announcement of the next group of hostages to be released. Currently, more than 90 individuals remain captive in Gaza, and families anxiously await news of their loved ones.
In the Gaza Strip, civilians in the central and southern areas are eager to return to their homes in the devastated northern region, but they face a painful wait due to ongoing tensions. Israel estimates that up to half of the hostages may have died, although Hamas has not provided clear information regarding the status of those held or deceased. The uncertainty adds to the distress of families, such as Ayelet Samerano, who publicly thanked President Trump for his efforts while highlighting the urgent need for the safe return of all 94 hostages still in captivity.
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Ticket sales for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Hong Kong museum start on February 5
香港足球迷即将在2024年参观CR7 Life Museum。这个博物馆将设在尖沙咀的K11 Musea购物中心，并计划于7月开幕。为纪念葡萄牙超级球星克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多的成就，展馆将提供12,000平方英尺的沉浸式体验。门票将于2月5日罗纳尔多生日当天开始预售，届时将有早鸟票和VIP票供选择。
普通门票将于2月24日通过线上旅游平台Klook和Ctrip，以及K11官网开售。成人票价为180港元，儿童和老年人票价为150港元，早鸟购票可享受10%的优惠。VIP门票的详细信息尚未公布，但预计包括限量版纪念品、导览服务及博物馆特定区域的专享通道。此举不仅吸引了足球爱好者，也为香港旅游市场注入新活力。
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香港足球迷即将在2024年参观CR7 Life Museum。这个博物馆将设在尖沙咀的K11 Musea购物中心，并计划于7月开幕。为纪念葡萄牙超级球星克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多的成就，展馆将提供12,000平方英尺的沉浸式体验。门票将于2月5日罗纳尔多生日当天开始预售，届时将有早鸟票和VIP票供选择。
普通门票将于2月24日通过线上旅游平台Klook和Ctrip，以及K11官网开售。成人票价为180港元，儿童和老年人票价为150港元，早鸟购票可享受10%的优惠。VIP门票的详细信息尚未公布，但预计包括限量版纪念品、导览服务及博物馆特定区域的专享通道。此举不仅吸引了足球爱好者，也为香港旅游市场注入新活力。
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China’s ByteDance in race with US rivals to drive artificial general intelligence
中国社交媒体巨头字节跳动于周四推出了其Seed Edge计划，这是一个长期的人工智能研究项目，旨在增强其在快速发展的科技领域的竞争力。该计划将专注于探索人工通用智能（AGI），即具有人类智能和自我学习能力的软件。
字节跳动表示，Seed Edge将鼓励对长期、具有不确定性和大胆的AI研究主题进行探索，并提供一个自由的研究环境，以应对颠覆性的AI研究课题。这一项目反映了字节跳动的激进投资策略，尤其是在美国科技公司如OpenAI加速其AGI发展的背景下。
作为一家估值约为3000亿美元的初创公司，字节跳动还计划在山西省大同市投资45亿元人民币（约合6.15亿美元）建立新的计算中心，以支持其AI运营。该AGI项目的启动显然得到了创始人张一鸣的直接支持，尽管他自从退出所有公司职务后保持了低调。
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中国社交媒体巨头字节跳动于周四推出了其Seed Edge计划，这是一个长期的人工智能研究项目，旨在增强其在快速发展的科技领域的竞争力。该计划将专注于探索人工通用智能（AGI），即具有人类智能和自我学习能力的软件。
字节跳动表示，Seed Edge将鼓励对长期、具有不确定性和大胆的AI研究主题进行探索，并提供一个自由的研究环境，以应对颠覆性的AI研究课题。这一项目反映了字节跳动的激进投资策略，尤其是在美国科技公司如OpenAI加速其AGI发展的背景下。
作为一家估值约为3000亿美元的初创公司，字节跳动还计划在山西省大同市投资45亿元人民币（约合6.15亿美元）建立新的计算中心，以支持其AI运营。该AGI项目的启动显然得到了创始人张一鸣的直接支持，尽管他自从退出所有公司职务后保持了低调。
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Will Bali bombing suspect Hambali be set free after 18 years in prison?
Indonesia is considering the repatriation of Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali, from Guantanamo Bay, stirring both hope and concern within the country. The potential release of Hambali, detained for 18 years, is anticipated by his family but raises fears among experts about the possible strengthening of jihadist networks in Indonesia. The Indonesian government's shift in stance comes after Yusril Ihza Mahendra, the coordinating minister for law and human rights, emphasized Hambali's status as an Indonesian citizen, despite past allegations.
This development marks a significant change from previous government positions, where Hambali was not acknowledged as a citizen due to his alleged use of a foreign passport during his arrest. The situation is complicated by the expiration of Indonesia's statute of limitations on Hambali's case, which means he can no longer be prosecuted for his suspected involvement in the 2002 Bali bombing. The government approaches this issue with caution, aware of the sensitive nature and potential ramifications both domestically and internationally, as they navigate the complexities of repatriation and justice.
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Indonesia is considering the repatriation of Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali, from Guantanamo Bay, stirring both hope and concern within the country. The potential release of Hambali, detained for 18 years, is anticipated by his family but raises fears among experts about the possible strengthening of jihadist networks in Indonesia. The Indonesian government's shift in stance comes after Yusril Ihza Mahendra, the coordinating minister for law and human rights, emphasized Hambali's status as an Indonesian citizen, despite past allegations.
This development marks a significant change from previous government positions, where Hambali was not acknowledged as a citizen due to his alleged use of a foreign passport during his arrest. The situation is complicated by the expiration of Indonesia's statute of limitations on Hambali's case, which means he can no longer be prosecuted for his suspected involvement in the 2002 Bali bombing. The government approaches this issue with caution, aware of the sensitive nature and potential ramifications both domestically and internationally, as they navigate the complexities of repatriation and justice.
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Former Chinese arms firm executive facing corruption probe
前中国最大军火制造商的高管薛建国因涉嫌腐败而被调查。他曾担任哈尔滨第一机械集团的董事长，并在2010年离职后致力于推广民用北斗卫星导航系统。根据中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会的公告，薛建国因“严重违反纪律和法律”被立案调查，通常这指向腐败行为。
哈尔滨第一机械集团是中国北方工业集团公司（Norinco）的子公司，Norinco则是国家领先的国防承包商之一。薛建国在离职后，继续与Norinco合作，推动北斗系统的民用应用，这一系统被视为中国的GPS。到2023年底，北斗系统在中国已经被约14亿设备使用。此外，Norinco于2015年获得了监督北斗商业、工业和民用应用的授权，并促进相关产业的发展。
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前中国最大军火制造商的高管薛建国因涉嫌腐败而被调查。他曾担任哈尔滨第一机械集团的董事长，并在2010年离职后致力于推广民用北斗卫星导航系统。根据中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会的公告，薛建国因“严重违反纪律和法律”被立案调查，通常这指向腐败行为。
哈尔滨第一机械集团是中国北方工业集团公司（Norinco）的子公司，Norinco则是国家领先的国防承包商之一。薛建国在离职后，继续与Norinco合作，推动北斗系统的民用应用，这一系统被视为中国的GPS。到2023年底，北斗系统在中国已经被约14亿设备使用。此外，Norinco于2015年获得了监督北斗商业、工业和民用应用的授权，并促进相关产业的发展。
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China urges prudence over plenty in rural projects as local debt clouds linger
中国政府在推进农村振兴战略的同时，要求地方政府优先考虑财政责任，避免在缩小城乡生活质量差距的项目上过度支出。这一政策旨在确保投资与地方实际能力相符，以防止地方债务的积累，反映出对财政健康的重视。
这一警告是在中国最高立法机构于11月批准了一项前所未有的12万亿元人民币（约合1.6万亿美元）救助计划后发布的，该计划旨在未来五年内逐步解决地方债务问题。由于房地产市场持续低迷，地方政府失去了以往依赖的土地出让收入，因此在支出上变得更加谨慎。
中央政府的这一预算要求与其禁止高可见度的“形象工程”相一致，强调要满足农村地区的实际需求。北京人民大学农业经济与农村发展学院的郑丰田教授指出，许多公共福利项目在农村振兴过程中得到了实施，主要依靠地方政府的资金支持。
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中国政府在推进农村振兴战略的同时，要求地方政府优先考虑财政责任，避免在缩小城乡生活质量差距的项目上过度支出。这一政策旨在确保投资与地方实际能力相符，以防止地方债务的积累，反映出对财政健康的重视。
这一警告是在中国最高立法机构于11月批准了一项前所未有的12万亿元人民币（约合1.6万亿美元）救助计划后发布的，该计划旨在未来五年内逐步解决地方债务问题。由于房地产市场持续低迷，地方政府失去了以往依赖的土地出让收入，因此在支出上变得更加谨慎。
中央政府的这一预算要求与其禁止高可见度的“形象工程”相一致，强调要满足农村地区的实际需求。北京人民大学农业经济与农村发展学院的郑丰田教授指出，许多公共福利项目在农村振兴过程中得到了实施，主要依靠地方政府的资金支持。
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Growing risk of nuclear powers armed clash, Russia security official says
俄罗斯安全官员谢尔盖·绍伊古警告称，核大国之间发生武装冲突的风险正在上升。绍伊古在接受塔斯社采访时指出，世界范围内冲突加剧和地缘政治竞争加剧的背景下，主要国家之间发生暴力冲突的风险正在增加，尤其是涉及核大国。
他提到，北约在其东部边界，尤其是靠近俄罗斯和白俄罗斯的地区，正在增加军事活动，演练攻防场景。尽管北约指责俄罗斯加剧紧张局势，包括在2023年宣布向其盟友白俄罗斯部署战术核武器，绍伊古强调，俄罗斯与白俄罗斯正在采取预防措施，以应对来自西方的“内部破坏”企图。他重申，白俄罗斯现在受到俄罗斯核武库的保护，这是普京去年对核武器使用政策所做的调整的结果。
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俄罗斯安全官员谢尔盖·绍伊古警告称，核大国之间发生武装冲突的风险正在上升。绍伊古在接受塔斯社采访时指出，世界范围内冲突加剧和地缘政治竞争加剧的背景下，主要国家之间发生暴力冲突的风险正在增加，尤其是涉及核大国。
他提到，北约在其东部边界，尤其是靠近俄罗斯和白俄罗斯的地区，正在增加军事活动，演练攻防场景。尽管北约指责俄罗斯加剧紧张局势，包括在2023年宣布向其盟友白俄罗斯部署战术核武器，绍伊古强调，俄罗斯与白俄罗斯正在采取预防措施，以应对来自西方的“内部破坏”企图。他重申，白俄罗斯现在受到俄罗斯核武库的保护，这是普京去年对核武器使用政策所做的调整的结果。
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Hong Kong land sale to fetch around US$76 million amid developer caution
六家香港开发商正在竞标政府上季度唯一提供的住宅土地。尽管土地吸引了包括长江实业、恒基兆业、信和置业等大牌开发商的关注，但由于经济不确定性和高利率，预计出价将相对谨慎。
此次招标的土地位于沙田梅田路，占地3580平方米，预计可建360套住宅，步行至太和地铁站约需15分钟，且附近有小巴线路。根据CHFT咨询公司的高级董事梁志辉的说法，该地块售价预期在5.9亿至6.2亿港元之间，相当于每平方尺3050至3200港元。他还补充称，预计每套住宅的价格将达到约16500港元。尽管项目规模较小，投资风险相对较低，但由于香港房地产市场情绪低迷，出价仍可能谨慎，主要吸引中大型开发商参与。
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六家香港开发商正在竞标政府上季度唯一提供的住宅土地。尽管土地吸引了包括长江实业、恒基兆业、信和置业等大牌开发商的关注，但由于经济不确定性和高利率，预计出价将相对谨慎。
此次招标的土地位于沙田梅田路，占地3580平方米，预计可建360套住宅，步行至太和地铁站约需15分钟，且附近有小巴线路。根据CHFT咨询公司的高级董事梁志辉的说法，该地块售价预期在5.9亿至6.2亿港元之间，相当于每平方尺3050至3200港元。他还补充称，预计每套住宅的价格将达到约16500港元。尽管项目规模较小，投资风险相对较低，但由于香港房地产市场情绪低迷，出价仍可能谨慎，主要吸引中大型开发商参与。
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